User Manual

The basics... 11
Alert conditions
Your pump has a sophisticated network of safety checks and systems. If it detects an unusual condition that
requires your immediate attention, it will beep or vibrate periodically to alert you. The pump will go into Special
mode (open circles will display), and the backlight will illuminate. Additionally, the alert message will appear on the
screen.
➤ Why are alerts important?
Your pump monitors activities and will alert you if a Special mode is active. Some alerts are a normal part of
pump therapy, such as an active temporary basal. There are alerts that indicate a condition that is outside nor-
mal pump activity. For example, your pump notifies you with an alert when you need to replace the reservoir
(LOW RESERVOIR) or replace your pump battery (LOW BATTERY).
What to do....
When your pump beeps or vibrates notifying you that an alert condition exists:
1. Read and follow the instructions on the screen. Press
ESC, ACT to silence an alert.
2. Check the status screen to determine what caused the alert.
3. If the condition is due to a low battery, replace the battery.
4. If the condition is due to a low reservoir, monitor the reservoir volume frequently and change the reservoir
when appropriate. Make sure you have a new reservoir, infusion set and vial of insulin with you.
Low reservoir alert
You can program the pump to sound an alert when either a specified number of
units remains or a specified amount of time remains before the reservoir will be
empty.
Low battery alert
If you get this alert, DO NOT go to sleep without replacing the battery. The back-
light and the remote and Paradigm Link meter functions are disabled during a LOW
BATTERY condition. If the alert type is set to “vibrate,” the pump will change to the
audio alert “beep-medium.” Clear this alert before you replace your battery.
3:36P
LOW
RESERVOIR
ESC, ACT to clear
MiniMed
LOW
BATTERY
10:09A
Replace battery now
Use 1 AAA alkaline
ESC, ACT to clear
MiniMed
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